Hira vs Mahi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hira

Girl #4,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"diamond, precious gem"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

South Asian Pakistani Indian Islamic Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,232
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Mahi

Girl #4,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, world"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi-speaking Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,088
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ma, Hee

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Popularity Comparison

Hira Rank #4,232
Mahi Rank #4,088

Mahi is more popular, ranked #4088 vs #4232 for Hira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hira ___

  • Hira Fatima
  • Hira Zara
  • Hira Noor
  • Hira Aisha
  • Hira Sana
  • Hira Priya

Mahi ___

  • Mahi Priya
  • Mahi Rani
  • Mahi Devi
  • Mahi Anaya
  • Mahi Rose
  • Mahi Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hira

Zara Aryan Layla Amir Nadia

If you choose Mahi

Priya Anaya Asha Rohan Arjun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hira or Mahi more popular?

Mahi is more popular, ranked #4088 compared to Hira at #4232 in the United States.

What do Hira and Mahi mean?

Hira means "diamond, precious gem" (Sanskrit origin). Mahi means "earth, world" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Hira and Mahi boy or girl names?

Hira is primarily a girl name. Mahi is primarily a girl name.

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